Mignon Faget, Ltd.

What Mignon Faget, Ltd. does

Mignon Faget, Ltd. is a privately held, New Orleans-based fine jewelry house founded in 1970 by the eponymous designer Mignon Faget, now led by CEO Maghan Oroszi. The company designs, handcrafts, and sells artisan jewelry organized into 26+ signature themed collections — including Fleur de Lis, Crescent, Halo, Knots & Bows, Banana Leaf, Hive, Ironworks, Schema, Dynamics, Mardi Gras, Louisiana, Renaissance, SOL, Wild Jasmine, Pylon, and a new Tulane Wave Collegiate line — each tied to specific New Orleans cultural, architectural, and natural motifs (e.g., the Crescent watermeter, banana leaf, honeycomb, wrought iron). Materials span sterling silver, 10K/14K/18K gold, bronze, freshwater pearls, and natural gemstones, with prices ranging from approximately $8 to $11,858 and a typical bestseller band of $94–$690. Proprietary techniques include the lost-wax casting of real ribbon into the Knots & Bows collection, a method rooted in the founder's early fashion-design career and Newcomb-Tulane fine-arts training.

The company operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market centered on its mignonfaget.com e-commerce storefront (built on the Miva Merchant platform) and multiple physical gallery locations in the New Orleans area, supplemented by a retail-partner wholesale program, a corporate-sales channel, and curated gift-guide merchandising for occasions such as Mother's Day and graduation. A parallel home and lifestyle sub-brand, Maison Mignon, extends the design language into glassware, tabletop and entertaining products, including partner-brand assortments from Anna New York, House of Gleason, Printworks, Verve Culture, Calhoun and Co., and Lobe Wonder. Marketing is multi-channel: SEO-optimized collection URLs, active organic social on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and TikTok, paid search via Google Ads and Bing UET retargeting tags, a VIP email list with a 10%-off-first-order acquisition offer, print catalogs and digital lookbooks (including a 55-Year Anniversary Lookbook and Holiday 2025 lookbook), and event-driven launches tied to local culture (Mardi Gras, Tulane Wave Weekend, graduation season).

Customer segments include women shopping for fine jewelry and milestone gifts (primary), men shopping for masculine-leaning chains/cuffs/cufflinks, Louisiana university alumni and graduates (Tulane, LSU, Southern University), New Orleans visitors and tourists seeking place-rooted souvenirs, and corporate/wholesale buyers for gifting programs. Revenue mechanics are one-time unit sales across the catalog, with bundle incentives (Halo "Buy 3, Save 10%"), Last Chance clearance pricing up to 50% off, free jewelry shipping on orders $150+, and no recurring or subscription pricing model. The company has 51-100 employees, no disclosed external investors or parent company, and shows no public/private-funding signals, M&A activity, or regulatory actions in the source material.

Name

Mignon Faget, Ltd.

Legal name

Mignon Faget, Ltd.

Website

https://mignonfaget.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Mignon Faget, Ltd. is a privately held, New Orleans-based heritage fine jewelry house founded in 1970, designing and handcrafting artisan jewelry and home goods across 26+ themed collections inspired by local architecture and culture, and selling directly to consumers through galleries, e-commerce, and wholesale channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fine Jewelry

NAICS

Jewelry Retailers (458310), Jewelry Retailers (45831)

SIC

Retail-Jewelry Stores (5944)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Handbags & Leather Goods (CRAAAFAD)

Keywords

• Fine jewelry
• Artisan jewelry design
• Handcrafted jewelry collections
• Home goods and glassware
• New Orleans jewelry brand

Headquarters

HQ city

New Orleans

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Direct e-commerce jewelry sales: Primary revenue stream: one-time purchases of fine jewelry (rings, bracelets, earrings, pendants, necklaces, chains, pins, brooches) priced from approximately $8 to over $11,000, sold through the brand's own online storefront at mignonfaget.com.
2. Retail gallery sales: In-person sales through the brand's gallery locations, with appointment booking, curbside pickup, and stylist consultations available. The Tulane line notably sold out across all storefronts within two days of launch.
3. Home goods and glassware sales (Maison Mignon): Adjacent product line extending the brand into tabletop, glassware, and home accessories (e.g., Fleur de Lis tumblers, Jasmine crystal flutes, Tulane Wave Glasses), sold alongside jewelry through the same channels.
4. Wholesale and corporate sales: Revenue from retail partners and corporate gifting channels, supplementing direct-to-consumer sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Mignon Faget, Ltd. designs, handcrafts, and sells fine jewelry and a complementary line of home goods (Maison Mignon) rooted in the cultural, architectural, and natural motifs of New Orleans. The company sells directly to consumers through its own e-commerce storefront and multiple physical galleries in the New Orleans area, plus wholesale and corporate gifting channels, with products spanning 26+ named collections priced from approximately $8 to over $11,800.

Product overview

Mignon Faget, Ltd. is a single, unified New Orleans fine jewelry brand (© 2026 Mignon Faget, Ltd.) that sells directly through its e-commerce site and physical New Orleans galleries, organized as a brand-plus-named-collections architecture rather than a software platform. The core brand is the artisan-craft jewelry house itself (operating since 1970, celebrating its 55th anniversary), and layered on top are named themed jewelry collections — including Animal Crackers, Banana Leaf, Collegiate (Mignon Faget x Tulane, LSU, Southern University), Crescent, Cruxx, Dynamics, Fleur de Lis, Halo, Hive, Ironworks, Knots & Bows, Legacy, Lily, Louisiana, Mardi Gras, Neutral Ground, Pylon, Renaissance, Schema, Sea, SOL, Sno Ball, Tulips, Whimsies, and Wild Jasmine — each a coherent design family covering rings, bracelets, earrings, pendants, necklaces, chains and pins/brooches. A parallel home and lifestyle line, Maison Mignon, extends the brand into glassware, tabletop, barware and partner-brand entertaining pieces (Anna New York, House of Gleason, Printworks, Verve Culture). A dedicated Men's Jewelry line supports chains, cuffs, cufflinks, tie bars and stacking signet rings, and curated thematic shops (Dreamy Botanicals, Summer Whites, Garden Party Glow, Luminous Layers, New Orleans Food Favorites, Tulane Wave Weekend) bundle pieces from the underlying collections around seasonal and gifting themes such as Graduation Gifts, Luxe Gifts, Matching Sets and Jewelry Under $250.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Maison Mignon: A separately branded collection of objects for the home (glassware, tabletop, entertaining), marketed as a distinct line under the Mignon Faget corporate umbrella.

Products and services

• Animal Crackers Collection A jewelry collection featuring animal-themed pendants, earstuds, necklaces, and glassware (pelicans, alligators, ladybugs, elephants) for customers seeking whimsical, design-forward silver pieces.
• Banana Leaf Collection Tropical jewelry inspired by banana trees that have shaded New Orleans streets since colonial times, including necklaces, earrings, pendants, brooches, rings, belts, and bangles.
• Collegiate Collection (Tulane, LSU, Southern University) Jewelry and glassware inspired by the colors, symbols, and traditions of Louisiana colleges, including Tulane University, Louisiana State University, and Southern University. Includes the Tulane Wave line of pendants, pins, earstuds, bangles, cufflinks, and beaded necklaces.
• Crescent Collection A celestial jewelry line inspired by New Orleans nights and the Crescent City watermeter, including monthly birthstone amulets and starry-night themed pieces.
• Cruxx Collection Cross pendants influenced by New Orleans cemeteries, ranging from Jasmine, Renaissance, Hive, and Bow Crosses to the higher-end Infanta Cross.
• Dynamics Collection Jewelry designs first introduced in 1979, inspired by skeletal fragments of fish, birds, and armadillos, blending playful elegance and expressive movement.
• Fleur de Lis Collection A longtime New Orleans emblem line spanning pendants, earrings, rings, charms, and home goods including brass coasters and a wide range of Fleur de Lis glassware.
• Halo Collection Bestselling, infinitely collectible and stackable bangles offered in sterling silver, 10K and 14K gold, bronze, gemstone-set, and themed colorways (Tulane Green, Tulane Blue, LSU, Tiger Paw); includes a "Buy 3, Save 10%" stacking offer.
• Hive Collection Bold honeycomb and bee-inspired jewelry that includes diamond-set Nucleus and Honeycomb pieces, pearl station necklaces, earrings, rings, cufflinks, and tie bars.
• Ironworks Collection Architectural jewelry inspired by New Orleans wrought iron, including Lozenge Link small earrings, rings, necklaces, and bracelets that echo the city's ironwork gates and balconies.
• Knots & Bows Collection Jewelry created via lost-wax casting from real ribbon, referencing founder Mignon Faget's early career as a fashion designer, producing rings, earrings, necklaces, and brooches.
• Legacy Collection Jewelry blending classic shapes that built the brand's foundation with sleek futuristic curves, including Era, Crystal, Wonderland, and Forever sub-lines across earrings, pendants, rings, necklaces, bracelets, cuffs, and bangles.
• Louisiana Collection A line reflecting the culture and traditions that have influenced Mignon Faget's designs, encompassing state- and region-inspired pieces such as the State of Louisiana Pendant.
• Mardi Gras Collection Carnival-themed jewelry that captures New Orleans Mardi Gras iconography, including gemstone chains in Mardi Gras colors and themed pendants, necklaces, and earrings.
• Maison Mignon (Home and Glassware) A collection of objects for the home extending Mignon Faget's New Orleans design language beyond jewelry, including hand-cut crystal stemless glasses and champagne flutes, etched glassware, cocktail books, napkins, tea towels, trays, bottle openers, citrus juicers, whiskey gems, and cocktail picks.
• Men's Jewelry Line A dedicated men's assortment featuring chains (Razzle Dazzle, Navette), leather cord necklaces, slide bracelets, stacking signet rings (with diamond options), cufflinks (Pylon, LSU Tiger, Tulane Wave), tie bars (Hive), pendants, studs, wide/narrow cuffs in 10K gold, and stacking gemstone rings.
• Neutral Ground Collection Inspired by the New Orleans "neutral ground," this versatile collection offers stacking rings (amethyst, citrine, rhodolite, iolite, signet, diamond), chain bracelets, necklaces, pendants, studs, and cuffs designed to be worn by anyone.
• Renaissance Collection A sculptural jewelry line featuring Renaissance-style pendants, dangle earrings, pearl necklaces, cross pendants, and pins, including limited-edition turquoise and baroque pearl designs.
• Schema Collection Jewelry first introduced in 1992, inspired by classic sculptural forms and architectural design, reimagined from the archives with a trio of banding designs across pendants, hoops, cuffs, and rings.
• SOL Collection A radiant, sun-inspired collection including chains, necklaces, shine pendants, rings, and earrings in sterling silver, 14K gold, and diamond-set versions, capturing color combinations that mirror bayous, rivers, and glimmering lakes.
• Wild Jasmine Collection Wild jasmine meets classic pearls in a collection including jasmine cross pendants, freshwater pearl necklaces, station necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and crystal champagne flutes for the home line.
• Curated Shops (Dreamy Botanicals, Summer Whites, Garden Party Glow, Luminous Layers, New Orleans Food Favorites, Tulane Wave Weekend) Seasonally curated edits that pull pieces from across collections around themes: Dreamy Botanicals, Summer Whites, Garden Party Glow, Luminous Layers, New Orleans Food Favorites, and Tulane Wave Weekend graduation collection.
• Mignon Faget x Tulane (Tulane Wave) Collection Tulane University-inspired fine jewelry line including pendants, earrings, pins, bangles, cufflinks, and beaded necklaces in sterling silver and 14K gold, priced $65 to $2,590.
• Monstera Leaf Collection New Monstera Leaf jewelry line for Summer 2026 inspired by tropical foliage of New Orleans, including Monstera Pendant, Monstera Earrings, Limited Edition Monstera Clasp Necklace, and Mother of Pearl Monstera Garden Necklace.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sold out across all storefronts in 2 days, moving 500+ units of the Tulane Wave line
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Tulane UniversityflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 December 2025Mignon Faget launched a Tulane-inspired jewelry line ahead of Wave Weekend featuring sterling silver and 14K gold pieces priced $65 to $2,590. The line sold out across all storefronts within two days, moving 500+ units. The collaboration leverages the founder's Newcomb-Tulane alma mater connection. The company is also exploring a paid internship program for Tulane students and plans to expand other university-themed designs.
• LSU (Louisiana State University)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLSU is one of three Southern universities featured in Mignon Faget's Collegiate Collection, alongside Southern University and Tulane. LSU-themed designs include Tiger Stud Earrings, Tiger Cufflinks, Tiger Pendant, Tiger Brass Coaster, and Purple and Gold Glasses. The collection is "inspired by the colors, symbols, and traditions of Southern University, Louisiana State University, and Tulane University."
• Southern UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouthern University is featured alongside LSU and Tulane in Mignon Faget's Collegiate Collection, with themed products such as Southern University Jaguars Glasses.
• Anna New YorkminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerAnna New York home products are carried under Mignon Faget's Maison Mignon home line, including Striations Small Rectangular Serving Tray, Striations Trio Bowl Set (Silver), Striations Silver Cocktail Picks, Vida Wine Gems (Fluorite), Vida Whiskey Gems (Smoky Quartz), and Crystal & Silver Cocktail Picks.
• House of GleasonminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerHouse of Gleason cocktail napkins (Monstera and Oyster designs) are carried in the Maison Mignon home line.
• PrintworksminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerPrintworks Cocktail Book is sold as part of Mignon Faget's home line via Maison Mignon.
• Verve CultureminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerVerve Culture Artisan Citrus Juicer (Rose Gold) is offered through Mignon Faget's home line.
• Calhoun and CominorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerCalhoun and Co Shrimp Cocktail Tea Towel is carried under the Maison Mignon home category.
• Lobe WonderminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLobe Wonder Earring Support Patches are sold as a new accessory product on Mignon Faget's site at $8.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mejuri: Online-first fine jewelry brand selling stackable, design-led everyday pieces across price tiers, with a strong gifting and self-purchase funnel — closely aligned with Mignon Faget's e-commerce-first, collection-based, occasion-driven model.
• Kendra Scott: Austin-based DTC fine jewelry and accessories brand with strong female customer base, gifting focus, multi-channel retail, and stackable/bestselling collections — directly comparable in DTC motion, gifting seasonality, and women's milestone occasion targeting.
• James Avery Artisan Jewelry: Texas-based heritage fine jewelry brand with handcrafted charm and stackable designs sold through owned retail, wholesale, and e-commerce — comparable as a regional heritage artisan jewelry brand with deep product-line breadth and gift-driven demand.
• BaubleBar: DTC fashion and fine jewelry brand focused on gifting, personalization, and trend-led collections sold online and through retail partners — comparable in gifting-occasion merchandising and accessible price-point ladder.
• Alexis Bittar: Independent designer fine jewelry brand with sculptural, artisan-crafted pieces and a place/inspiration-driven design narrative — directly comparable in designer-led storytelling, limited-edition drops, and DTC-plus-retail positioning.

Others

• Etsy: Online marketplace aggregating independent artisan and small-batch jewelry makers — not a direct competitor but a structural alternative for design-driven, locally-themed jewelry shoppers that competes for the same gifting and souvenir wallet share.

Broad incumbents

• Tiffany & Co. Global luxury fine jewelry incumbent with strong heritage branding and broad assortment — overlaps with Mignon Faget in silver/gold fine jewelry and gifting occasions but at a dramatically larger price and distribution scale.
• Pandora: Global charm and stackable jewelry brand with a "collect over time" model — comparable to the Halo bangle collection's infinitely-stackable, color- and theme-coded positioning, though at mass-market price points and scale.
• David Yurman: Established American fine jewelry brand with sculptural, signature design language and broad multi-channel distribution — comparable in artisan/cable-motif design DNA and DTC-plus-flagship retail mix, but at materially larger scale.
• John Hardy: Place-inspired (Bali) fine jewelry brand with handcraft and heritage storytelling — comparable in place-rooted artisan narrative and sculptural design language, but operates globally at higher price points.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MignonFaget
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/2949407
• Instagraminstagram.com/mignonfagetltd
• Pinterestpinterest.com/mignonfaget
• TikToktiktok.com/@mignonfaget
• Xx.com/MignonFaget

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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